Interim Administrator

Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Interim Administrator (Temporary)

Division/Program:

Kern Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

USD Per Year

Working Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

M-F 08:30 - 4:30 PM with occasional weekend coverage and after‑hours support as needed to meet program needs.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities:
• On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

This is an interim position with a tentative duration of up to three months, with the possibility of extension based on program needs.

What you bring to SBHG:

• Master's degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required.
• (5) years' full-time experience in the mental health field with at least 2 years' experience working post-licensure. This experience must include at least one of the following areas: providing direct-care services to adolescents and/or transitional-age youth; working with County mental health, child welfare, hospital mental health, and/or juvenile probation systems and services.
• (1) year clinical supervisory or leadership experience required. Acute, inpatient mental health care experience preferred.
• Licensed as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC plus 2 years' post-licensure experience and ability to provide Clinical Supervision to BBS-registered associates.

How you will make a difference:

• Hires, trains, and supervises Program Directors as assigned
• Oversees the operational and clinical functions of assigned clinical programs.
• Ensures accurate and thorough oversight of clinical services and documentation provided by all staff.
• Provides oversight of clinical and operational supervision provided by Director, Coordinators and Supervisors.
• Acts as a consultant to managers and staff to assist in the development of accurate and high-quality assessments and plans of care for clients and families.
• Develops and maintains a productive work relationship with Federal, State, County and local agency representatives.
• Partners with the Training and Quality Assurance to identify training needs and provide guidance.
• Provides training to Director, Coordinators and Supervisors with an emphasis on clinical oversight of direct-care staff.
• Partners with the Psychiatry Department to ensure their services are integrated into the clinical treatment with the highest level of quality attainable.

Division/Program Overview:

• 24/7 inpatient involuntary program
• 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
• Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
• Available for contracting Central Valley counties
• Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

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For Additional Information:

.comIn accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 103, , Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.